irredenta

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noun (1)

ir·​re·​den·​ta ˌir-i-ˈden-tə 

variants or less commonly irridenta

: a territory historically or ethnically related to one political unit but under the political control of another

irridenta

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noun (2)

ir·​ri·​den·​ta

less common spelling of irredenta

: a territory historically or ethnically related to one political unit but under the political control of another

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

Italian Italia irredenta, literally, unredeemed Italy, Italian-speaking territory not incorporated in Italy

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1914, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for irredenta

• impedimenta
• magenta
• momenta
• placenta